Recent content by ajira99

Exactly (as I watch the number of pages concerning suggestions for the new revision increment) -- :D

Could we please start a new thread for discussion of the next case revision, suggestions and the like? This thread is already starting to get muddled when we should be sharing tips about builds based around the existing M1 case.

It actually looks like they revamped the Thermaltake VF1000 chassis, which was a nice, modular (albeit huge) computer case. I think it would look better if they dropped the ATX power supply support; the 5.25" drive bays are arguable. Ultimately, I'd still go with a Sugo SG05 with external...

You've probably already answered this, but i guess I really don't understand why this solution was necessary. :confused: I could understand coil whine being a detriment, but wouldn't fan noise be mitigated either by gameplay over speakers or headphones? In my everyday life, the only time I care...

It was $372.99 when it was last in stock at newegg -- you can find more info about the chipset at www.servethehome.com. I was looking at this as a way to max out my Lian Li PC-Q08, but the price is still a major roadblock for me.

I got the shipping confirmation email on Monday, but the tracking number status at USPS.com just shows that the shipping info was received on the 17th. It should be in later this week, or early next week. I ordered mine just after the webpage went live.

Here are a couple of user reviews: http://www.coolaler.com/showthread.php/310578 and http://www.coolaler.com/showthread.php/310600

Sorry, I missed that previously; although if you have a common ground on the port connector, then shielding the cable won't do much. It could be carrying conducted noise from a lot of different sources and be influenced by other factors (component load, software drivers, PSU modulation, etc.)...

Sounds like a pretty typical ground loop scenario. For the front audio port, you might want to check if there's a common ground for all of the connectors. The best configuration to avoid audio noise on headphones in this port would probably be to use a cable that is grounded only on the...

And what gave you the idea that the M.2 slot is a con? The only drawback I've seen for NGFF is a relative scarcity of affordable drives.

New (relatively) review posted for the C2750D4I: http://www.servethehome.com/Server-detail/asrock-c2750d4i-atom-c2750-storage-platform-review/

I'm interested in at least one BD drive, but I may pick up a DVD drive as well.

SOLD!! :D

The only benchmarks I've found for that chipset are here: http://www.servethehome.com/Server-detail/intel-atom-c2750-8-core-avoton-rangeley-benchmarks-fast-power/ and a lot of people at the usual websites are waiting for reviews of the C2550D4I. As for encoding/transcoding, you'll see a lot of...

Actually, I had something like the ASRock C2550D4I server board in mind for a maxed-out configuration: http://www.asrock.com/server/index.asp?CPU=&Type=&Form=mITX. :) Cable management would be interesting...